16 pictures inside the World Superyacht Awards 2016

The Welcome Cocktail

Orly and Andrew Wolfson enjoy the WSA welcome cocktail party.

The Cultural Programme

Saturday saw World Superyacht Awards guests and judges enjoy some of Florence's top cultural highlights before the evening's awards ceremony. Some of Italy's most famous shipyards threw open their doors for guided tours while Stefano Ricci, Temple St. Clair and Antinori offered guests the chance to sample Florence's finest fashion, jewellery and wine.

The Cultural Programme

The Cultural Programme

Salvatore Trifiro, former owner of Fitzroy sailing yacht Zefira, takes a tour of Stefano Ricci's Florence flagship store.

The Awards Ceremony

Saturday evening saw the main event - the World Superyacht Awards ceremony - take place at the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio right in the heart of Florence. Guests gathered for drinks and a delicious dinner before the winners of the much coveted Neptune trophies were announced.

The Awards Ceremony

Henk de Vries, CEO of Feadship (right), and family enjoy pre-dinner drinks.

The Awards Ceremony

Guests celebrate Savannah's win in the Displacement Motor Yachts 1,300Gt to 2,999GT category.

The Awards Ceremony

The World Superyacht Awards 2016 winners gather on stage for the annual winners' photograph.

The Sunday Brunch

The sun shone on the final day as guests headed into the Tuscan countryside for a leisurely brunch at the stunning Antinori vineyard. Traditional Italian fare was matched with Antinori's fine wines at this relaxing event held in association with Baldi Home Jewels. For those wishing to take in the full beauty of the vineyard, Finmeccanica Helicopters were also on hand to offer scenic flights over the Chianti Valley.

The Sunday Brunch

Enrico Chiavacci, Barbara Tacoli and a guest sample Antinori's wines.

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